The IMR (Iglesia Menonita Riobamba) banner and its message of Peace in English
is a reminder of relationships with Mennonite churches across borders. It was a
joint project made during a fellowship visit.

Listed below are ministries in which I have had the opportunity to serve during my time with the Mennonite Church in the city of Riobamba, Ecuador:

-Support the development of leadership in the Mennonite church in Riobamba;

-Support training and development of pastoral gifts of Ecuadorian people called to the pastorate;

-Encourage and support members of the church council in Riobamba.

An overall goal is for us to keep growing in the decisions, assessments and issues we deal with for the good of the church community. We have assembled a good team with the pastors Beatriz and Daniel Escobar who have grown a lot in their new commitment as pastors. They have encouraged me to preach at times and to lead the youth ministry of the church.

I have the responsibility to prepare the teaching for Sundays with the young people, plan strategies, and dates and times for active youth participation in the community.

This keeps me involved in doing constant visitation of families in the community with whom we share times of fellowship, and this is where we get many of the ideas for growth in the participation and action of the church. In this way we also continue music lessons for some young people and adults in the community. The worship team is currently made up of seven people, including children, youth and adults. In the services we can see how everyone worships God through with the various gifts that are given to serve the church.

A part of my role is also to facilitate the process of developing church projects to respond to local community needs.

Musical support for the youth of the church including:

-Musical support and counseling with those deprived of liberty in the penitentiary in the province of Riobamba

-Musical support and counseling, with residents in the Picin neighborhood on the outskirts of the city of Riobamba.